Drafted but never served: the Remington 720

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In 1941, shortly before the United States entered the Second World War, Remington introduced the Remington Model 720 rifle. The Model 720 was intended to replace the Model 30S, but production on the new rifle ceased when America entered the war, and Remington focused its manufacturing efforts on producing M1903 Springfields for the Marines.

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Freedom's firearms

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A profile on the rifles and pistols used by Americans in defending their freedom is presented. This includes a history of the reliabilty of the pistol or rifle, the place where the firearm distinguished itself and innovations which made the firearm memorable.

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Winchester's model 54

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The launch of the Winchester model 54 rifle in 1925 marked the introduction of one of the most influential guns of the century.

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